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Plaza Premium Group Appoints the New Vice President, Emrecan Ergin

Nupur Gill
Last updated: 6 October 2025 10:54
By Nupur Gill
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Emrecan Ergin, Vice President, Middle East and Africa at PPG Group
Emrecan Ergin, Vice President, Middle East and Africa at PPG Group © Plaza Premium Group
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Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in integrated airport hospitality and passenger service solutions, has promoted Emrecan Ergin to Vice President, Middle
East and Africa.

Plaza Premium Group's Leadership Team Jonathan Song, Chief Commercial Officer; Bora Isbulan, Deputy CEO; Analia Marinoff, Area General Manager - Italy, Finland & Germany; and representatives from Plaza Premium Lounge Rome, received the "World's Best Independent Airport Lounge Awards" at The World Airline Awards 2025 in Paris.
Plaza Premium Group’s Leadership Team Jonathan Song, Chief Commercial Officer; Bora Isbulan, Deputy CEO; Analia Marinoff, Area General Manager – Italy, Finland & Germany; and representatives from Plaza Premium Lounge Rome, received the “World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge Awards” at The World Airline Awards 2025 in Paris © Plaza Premium Group

Who is Emrecan Ergin?

Since 2023, Emrecan has a leadership portfolio across Turkey and Hungary as Area General Manager. He drives growth and scales operations within global airport hospitality contexts. He has successfully laid a foundation for elevating guest experiences across key regions since joining the Group in 2020. He has also led multi-market portfolios and operational teams, helping the Group achieve greater success.

From the regional headquarters in Riyadh, Emrecan will be overseeing the Group’s operations and planning throughout the Middle East and Africa. He will drive innovation in service delivery, strengthen multi-unit management, and build strong partnerships with airports and hospitality stakeholders. He will also maintain the Group’s market position alongside promoting exceptional guest experience.

Okan Kufeci, senior vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa of Plaza Premium Group, said,

“Emrecan’s deep regional insights and operational acumen have been instrumental in advancing Plaza Premium Group’s mission. We are confident that his visionary leadership as Vice President, Middle East and Africa, will continue to drive meaningful innovation and superior service standards for our guests and partners.”

Emrecan holds a Master’s degree from Chalmers University of Technology and study experiences at prestigious institutions. With strong technical and academic knowledge, he leads the global hospitality industry with his analytical lens and strategic leadership. He gained experience in the aviation and retail sectors through roles in business development and strategic planning prior to joining PPG.

The elevated lounge concept of Plaza Premium First made its global debut in Hong Kong International Airport in 2018
The elevated lounge concept of Plaza Premium First made its global debut in Hong Kong International Airport in 2018 © Plaza Premium Group

What is Plaza Premium Group?

PPG provides airport hospitality and passenger service solutions, while holding the largest network of airport lounges worldwide and maintaining a portfolio of 14 brands in 150 countries. The first airport lounge was launched in 1998 and has since then transformed the hospitality industry by bagging numerous awards and provided human-led solutions. One of the biggest achievements include the “World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge” award at the World Airline Awards by Skytrax for nine consecutive years from 2016 to 2025.

With the appointment of Emrecan as Vice President, Middle East and Africa, what further developments can be expected in the region? Let us know in the comments below!

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News Editor - As an Arts and Lifestyle Journalism student, Nupur's interests are an intersection of sustainability, ethics and greener lifestyles. Her passion for these industries blend with travel and aviation, curating content for the Travel Radar platform.
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